RIYADH: Syrian refugees in Jordan and displaced people in Sudan were among those to benefit from essential services provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
In the third week of July, KSrelief delivered medical care to 2,351 patients at the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan.
General medical clinics examined and provided medication to 697 patients, while 115 individuals were treated at the internal medicine clinic.
The pediatric clinic treated 240 children, and the emergency department received 254 patients.
Additionally, 115 patients visited the dental clinic, and 165 women were treated at the gynaecology clinic.
The ear, nose, and throat clinic saw 59 patients, the eye clinic attended to 43, the cardiology clinic treated 19, and the diagnostic radiology clinic provided services to 24 patients, SPA reported.
In addition to these consultations, 662 laboratory tests were conducted for 255 patients, and 157 X-rays performed for 107 individuals. The vaccination clinic administered 91 vaccines to 36 patients, and chronic disease medications were provided to 224 patients. The health education department offered guidance to 28 individuals, and the pharmacy dispensed 1,509 prescriptions.
Meanwhile, in Sudan on Friday, KSrelief distributed 2,110 shelter kits to more than 12,000 people, along with 432 personal hygiene kits benefiting 2,484 of the most vulnerable and displaced families.
Syrian, Sudanese refugees benefit from KSrelief humanitarian care
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Syrian, Sudanese refugees benefit from KSrelief humanitarian care
- KSrelief distributed 2,110 shelter kits to more than 12,000 people in Sudan
Striking light pillars phenomenon captivates Northern Borders residents
- The sight captivated residents and visitors alike
RIYADH: A striking astronomical and optical phenomenon was observed in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region on Monday, as light pillars, a remarkable natural spectacle, appeared in the sky, drawing the attention of locals and enthusiasts of natural phenomena, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The sight captivated residents and visitors alike, with the interplay of colors and light making for an extraordinary spectacle.
Astronomy Club member Adnan Khalifa said that a light pillar is an optical phenomenon that occurs in the atmosphere as a vertical column of light extending above or below its source. This effect is caused by the reflection of light on tiny ice crystals suspended in clouds or the air.
He added that the light source can be natural, such as the sun, particularly when near the horizon, or the moon. It can also originate from human-made sources, like streetlights, creating a unique and captivating visual display in the sky.
Abouazza El-Mhamdi, associate professor in the physics and astronomy department at King Saud University’s College of Science, told Arab News: “On Monday evening, residents of the Northern Borders Region near Arar witnessed a rare meteorological event — the vibrant light pillars that illuminated the night sky.
“While appearing like a celestial display, this is not a purely astronomical event involving stars or planets, for example, but rather an atmospheric optical phenomenon triggered by an exceptional drop in temperature and perfect wind stillness,” he said.
“The display featured towering vertical beams of white, orange and yellow light, created when ground-based light sources reflected off tiny, flat ice crystals suspended in the freezing air, which acted like a collective mirror,” he added.
“Although these pillars are common in Arctic climates like Canada or Russia, their appearance in Saudi Arabia is a remarkable anomaly, highlighting the unique and intense winter conditions currently affecting the Kingdom’s northern reaches,” the professor said.
Following the inclement weather last week, and as a result of several days of low temperatures, vibrant beams of light shot up into the night sky, creating a stunning display.
The phenomenon, characterized by its colorful vertical light columns, occurs under specific conditions, such as temperatures falling below 0 degrees Celsius, while calm winds are also essential.
The unique ice halo effect forms when moisture in the air condenses into ice crystals, reflecting surrounding lights to create a breathtaking visual display.
